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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Scottsdale, AZServices provided
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See all 26 projects10 to 1 Public Relations is a comprehensive PR agency known for its expertise in media relations, corporate communications, and crisis management. The company consistently delivers high-quality results, with 100% of reviews highlighting their timely and effective communication. Clients frequently praise their ability to improve brand reputation and media coverage, with 80% noting significant increases in recognition and media placements.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Sarasota, FLServices provided
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See all 51 projectsNet Reputation is a Public Relations agency specializing in online reputation management and public communications. Across various projects, they have garnered overwhelmingly positive feedback, with over 90% of reviews highlighting their professionalism, responsiveness, and results-driven approach. Clients commend their ability to suppress negative content and enhance brand reputation, with a noticeable improvement in search engine results.
$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Sewickley, PAServices provided
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See all 22 projectsAtlas Marketing is a Public Relations firm specializing in crisis management and corporate communications. With overwhelmingly positive feedback, 100% of reviewers commend their responsiveness and strategic approach, while 75% highlight their impressive project management and communication skills. Clients consistently praise Chris and his team's ability to deliver comprehensive crisis communications plans and media relations strategies, enhancing brand reputation and ensuring effective public affairs management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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BPR Inc. Is a Toronto, Canada-based PR firm. The team specializes in Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Oklahoma City, OK
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Your Resilient Business, a PR firm, is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CAServices provided
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See all 8 projectsReputation Defense Network is a specialized Public Relations firm focusing on brand reputation management and suppression of negative content across various industries. With consistently positive feedback from clients, they are commended for their swift action, effective strategies, and seamless communication. Approximately 100% of reviews highlight their expertise in managing online presence and reputation, particularly in media relations and public communications.
$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Tel Aviv-Yafo, IsraelServices provided
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See all 16 projectsPercepto is a Public Relations and Communications firm specializing in reputation management and online presence enhancement. Across its reviews, 80% highlight their exceptional project management and tailored strategies. With an impressive 88% positive feedback, clients frequently commend their adaptability and effectiveness, particularly in media relations and brand reputation initiatives.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lakewood, CO
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Shackleton Group is a Corporate Training & Coaching company. The small Lakewood, Colorado-based team offers Corporate Training & Coaching and Public Relations. The agency was launched in 2002.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Clarksburg, MD
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S.E.Wells Communications, LLC is a public relations agency based in Clarksburg, Maryland. They focus on Public Relations and were established in 2017.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Washington, DC
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Ferox Strategies is an Event Marketing company. The Washington, District of Columbia-based company offers Event Marketing and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kyiv, Ukraine
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Headquartered in Kyiv, Ukraine and Kharkiv, Ukraine, AviaBrand LLC is a small branding firm. The team focuses on Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ukiah, CA
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Jendi Coursey Communications is a small Corporate Training & Coaching company based in Ukiah, California. Their services include Corporate Training & Coaching and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lisboa, Portugal
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Established in 2000, Estúdio de Comunicação is a small Lisboa, Portugal-based PR agency. Their team specializes in Public Relations and Branding.
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GN Consulting is a public relations company. Located in Odesa, Ukraine, the company was launched in 2018. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Branding.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Miami, FL
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Established in 2024, The PR Hook is a small Miami, Florida-based public relations agency. Their team offers Public Relations.
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All In Strategic Consulting is a public relations company. Their team is headquartered in Denver, Colorado and specializes in Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9København, Denmark
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Scandinavian Communications is a public relations firm. The team provides Public Relations and Marketing Strategy, and the company is in København, Denmark.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9West Perth, Australia
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Ethos Media and Communications is a PR agency. The company is in West Perth, Australia. Their team provides Public Relations and Video Production.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Blue Door Communications is a Digital Strategy company. They offer Digital Strategy and Branding.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Noida, India
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Adgcraft Communications is a public relations company. They are headquartered in Noida, India. Their team specializes in Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Singapore
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Elliot & Co. Is a small public relations company launched in 2017. Their team offers Public Relations and Content Writing Services.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Fareham, England
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Koozai, a Content Marketing company, is based in Fareham, England and London, England. They provide Content Marketing and Public Relations and were launched in 2006.
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$50,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Indore, India
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Established in 1999, PR24x7 is a branding agency. The agency offers Branding and Advertising.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Motion PR is a branding company. They are located in Chicago, Illinois, and their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Birmingham, England
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Story Comms is a PR firm. Headquartered in Birmingham, England, the firm was founded in 2014. Their team specializes in Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Caren West PR is a public relations agency. Founded in 2005, the team specializes in Public Relations and Branding.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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W7worldwide is a small Jeddah, Saudi Arabia-based branding company. Their services include Branding and Direct Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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Brands2Life is a public relations company. Their small team is in New Delhi, India and offers Public Relations and Search Engine Optimization. The company was launched in 2011.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49München, Germany
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Cocodibu is a PR agency. They are in München, Germany and have small team. Their services include Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Firebrand Communications is a Content Marketing company. Their team is based in San Francisco, California and offers Content Marketing and Public Relations.
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49
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251 Communications and Marketing is an Advertising company. They were launched in 2011, and their services include Advertising and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Public relations agency The Whitehouse Consultancy was launched in 1998. The agency focuses on Public Relations and Event Management, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Boston, MA
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Northwind Strategies, a small public relations agency, is based in Boston, Massachusetts. The team offers Public Relations and Event Management.
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Kortenhaus Communications is a public relations firm. The company is located in Boston, Massachusetts. Their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Washington, DC
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Headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, Beekeeper Group, LLC. Is a public relations company. The team focuses on Public Relations and Event Management.
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Vrge, a public relations company, provides Public Relations and Branding. The firm is based in Washington, District of Columbia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49North Canton, OH
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Small PR firm Crowl Marketing Creative, is located in North Canton, Ohio. Their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Keene, NH
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RW Jones Agency is a public relations agency launched in 1987. The firm focuses on Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ciudad de México, Mexico
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Founded in 2005, COTRES Comunicación Estrategica is a PR firm. Their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ciudad de México, Mexico
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Círculo Cuadrado is a PR company in Ciudad de México, Mexico. The team focuses on Public Relations and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dallas, TX
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Sunwest Communications is a PR agency. They were launched in 1982, and their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Milano, Italy
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Ad Hoc Communication is a PR agency. Launched in 1996, the team focuses on Public Relations and Event Management. The agency is located in Milano, Italy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kraków, Poland
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Established in 2006, Planet Partners is a PR company. Their team offers Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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Public Dialog, a small PR agency, is in Warszawa, Poland. Their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Edmond, OK
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Located in Edmond, Oklahoma, Gooden Group is a public relations firm. The team provides Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Beyoğlu, Türkiye
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PR firm Brandworks İletişim Danışmanlığı was launched in 2009. The small team provides Public Relations and Event Management.
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PR company GKPR was founded in 2013. The team provides Public Relations and Event Marketing and is located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Regina, Canada
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Martin Charlton Communications is a public relations firm in Regina, Canada and Saskatoon, Canada. Their services include Public Relations and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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Public relations company The 1st Reputation Agency provides Public Relations and Event Management. They were founded in 2009.
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$250,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Islamabad, Pakistan
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Orbit Newswire is a small PR firm. Established in 2017, the team provides Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Greensboro, NC
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WorkTheBrand PR & Marketing is a small Greensboro, North Carolina-based public relations firm. Their services include Public Relations and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lansing, MI
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Public relations agency Lezotte Miller Public Relations Inc. Focuses on Public Relations and Event Management. They were founded in 1995.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Schliersee, Germany
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Raabengrün is a public relations firm located in Schliersee, Germany. They provide Public Relations and Content Marketing and were founded in 2003.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lafayette, LA
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Foster Marketing, LLC, a small Marketing Strategy company, is located in Lafayette, Louisiana. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cedar Rapids, IA
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Launched in 2011, Plaid Swan Inc. Is a small media planning & buying agency. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49St. Petersburg, FL
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Scottsdale, AZ
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Lewisville, TX
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Sarasota, FL
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$1,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Agios Athanasios, Cyprus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Leeds, England
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32.5/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience6.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Fort Lauderdale, FL
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Amsterdam, Netherlands
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$50,000+Undisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Spring Hill, Australia
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Burlington, Canada
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Sewickley, PA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Boston, MA
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9London, England
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Redondo Beach, CA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9London, England
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49İstanbul, Türkiye
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Darlinghurst, Australia
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Reading , England
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tampa, FL
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Crisis Communications Firm FAQs
Looking for a crisis communications firm but not sure where to start? We've put together answers to the most common questions businesses ask when searching for a trusted partner. This FAQ covers what you need to know before hiring a crisis communications firm, from pricing and services to results and red flags.
Based on a robust evaluation of reputation management and rapid response, Clutch identifies leading firms. The top crisis communications agencies for Fall 2025 include:
A crisis communications firm helps organizations plan for, respond to, and recover from events that could harm brand reputation or stakeholder trust. When an incident occurs, such as a data breach, product recall, executive misconduct, or social media backlash, the agency acts as your rapid-response team. They assess the situation, craft key messages, coordinate with internal leaders and legal counsel, handle media inquiries, and monitor public sentiment in real time. After the initial response, they guide long-term reputation repair through stakeholder outreach, transparent reporting, and strategic storytelling.
A crisis communication agency typically offers:
- Risk audits and crisis-readiness playbooks
- 24/7 on-call media relations and spokesperson training
- Message development and press statement drafting
- Social listening and sentiment analysis
- Stakeholder and influencer outreach
- Internal comms coordination (employees, partners, investors)
- Post-crisis reputation rebuilding and thought-leadership campaigns
- Simulation workshops to test plans before an incident arises
Budgets vary widely based on risk profile and response time. On Clutch, small companies typically spend $5,000–$15,000 per month for monitoring and light support. High-stakes, round-the-clock retainers for enterprises can run $20,000–$50,000+ per month. One-off crisis projects often start around $15,000 for a two-to-four-week engagement. Location, seniority of consultants, and the need for multilingual or industry-specific expertise will also influence pricing.
Start by confirming the agency has handled situations similar to yours, data privacy, healthcare compliance, financial fraud, etc. Review case studies and ask for measurable outcomes (e.g., time to neutral coverage, share-of-voice regained). Ensure the firm offers senior-level counsel 24/7 and can integrate with your legal, HR, and marketing teams. Finally, evaluate chemistry and transparency: you’ll be collaborating under intense pressure, so clear communication and mutual trust are critical.
These are some red flags you should watch for when hiring a crisis communications company:
- Guaranteed media “fixes” or promises to erase online content
- Vague pricing or undisclosed subcontractors
- Lack of a written crisis plan or refusal to run simulations
- Limited access to senior strategists once the contract is signed
- No verifiable case studies or client references in your sector
Utilize these sample questions to help your hiring process:
- Have you managed crises similar to ours? What were the outcomes?
- Who will be on our account, and what is their availability?
- How do you coordinate with legal counsel to balance transparency and liability?
- What monitoring tools and metrics do you use to track sentiment and ROI?
- How will you train our executives and staff for media interactions?
- What is your fee structure for retainers versus emergency engagements?
Most full-service PR agencies handle brand building and media relations during normal operations. Crisis communications firms specialize in high-pressure, high-stakes situations that require rapid response, legal sensitivity, and 24/7 monitoring. While some large PR networks have crisis divisions, a dedicated crisis specialist often brings deeper experience with litigation support, regulatory bodies, and reputation recovery metrics.
These are some of the examples of how a crisis communications firm measures ROI:
- Reduction in negative media coverage over time
- Improvements in sentiment score across social platforms
- Stabilization of stock price or donor contributions
- Surveyed stakeholder trust post-incident
- Speed of returning to normal share-of-voice levels compared with competitors
Choosing KPIs upfront ensures both you and the agency stay aligned on outcomes beyond simple press hits.